Enrollment
792
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 422301001802
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Susquehanna Township Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch reports 792 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Pennsylvania average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 792 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Susquehanna Township Sd spends $19,385 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.8% from local sources (property taxes), 20.0% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 8% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,385
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 792 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 792 Top 84% in Pennsylvania — larger than 16% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.8% +8% vs state
NCES ID 422301001802
Student demographics
African American 30.3%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 17.3%
Two or More 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 30.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 792:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.1%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Township Sd, which includes Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch.
$19,385
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 20.0%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
How many students attend Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch has 792 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is 19.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
62.8% of students at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is African American at 30.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.